Art Seen: The calculated creativity of coding

The interactive screen of Octave 9: Raisbeck Music Center, programmed by Zach Archer and Belle & Wissell Co. for Benaroya Hall and the Seattle Symphony.

From the phones wedged permanently in our pockets to the traffic lights directing the rules of the road, computer code is embedded all around us. In this video, programmers reflect on the art behind the key strokes and share how they developed the skills that enable enormous power: the ability to code. Featuring coding students Anthony Bechara and Albiona Uka, Amazon software developer Madelyn Olson, installation developer Zach Archer and Advent of Code creator Eric Wastl.

Press pause and explore the hidden art of the everyday. Join us every week and view the beauty behind the objects and practices that weave in to our daily lives. Discover the visual and aural moments that make this region and its people unique. From rock walls that conceal a world of choreography to finding personality in code, we’ll take viewers there through sensory-centric experiences. See more stories here.